Warren Zaire-Emery, Kvicha Kvaratskhelia and Joao Neves allowed the Parisians to win painfully. A last-minute success once again gives the Rouge et Bleu the lead in the standings, 2 points ahead of Olympique de Marseille and Racing Club de Lens.
For their part, OL may have some regrets. Les Gones remain in 6th position with 20 points on the clock but only 2 points behind fourth place.
Paris in control but…
It was with a reshuffled team that PSG took to the pitch at Groupama Stadium in Lyon. And despite many changes, Luis Enrique’s players have remained faithful to their playing principles.
Between strong possession and high pressing, the Rouge et Bleu will stifle the Lyonnais and open the score before the half-hour mark. Vitinha finds Zaire-Emery perfectly behind the defense. The young Frenchman finds his way to the goal strongly (1-0, 26th).
A goal which should allow the Ile-de-France residents to advance but a few minutes later Afonso Moreira will equalize following an alignment error by the Parisian defense (1-1, 30th). A goal which galvanizes the Gones but who will give in again following a goal from Kvaratskhelia (2-1, 33rd).
Joao Neves, the savior
Upon returning from the locker room, the Parisians will continue with the same playing intentions. The Lyonnais for their part will play slightly higher and surprise the Parisian defense once again. Morton throws Maitland-Niles deep. The Englishman concludes perfectly with a right-footed lob which traps Chevalier (2-2, 50th).
An equalizer which balances the game overall with two teams going blow for blow. However, as on the previous day against OGC Nice, the Parisian club will make the difference in stoppage time. Lee Kang-In finds Joao Neves on a corner who propels his header under the bar of Dominik Greif (3-2, 90+5).
